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Electric Sugar Refining Company
Fraudulent sugar refining company founded in 1884
The Electric Sugar Refining Company was a company founded in 1884 in the United States to commercialize a sugar refining process supposedly invented by "Professor" Henry Friend. The company collapsed in 1889, after it was revealed that "Professor" Friend's process was a complete fabrication.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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The Electric Sugar Refining Company was a company founded in 1884 in the United States to commercialize a sugar refining process supposedly invented by "Professor" Henry Friend. The company collapsed in 1889, after it was revealed that "Professor" Friend's process was a complete fabrication.2
Timeline
- 1884Founded Founded1
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- WikipediaElectric Sugar Refining Company
- WikidataQ16992339
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